The primary reason for a teacher's use of preassessment is to
(a) supply corrective feedback during instruction
(b) help re-focus attention on the desired learning outcomes
(c) identify students' knowledge and skill levels prior to the start of instruction
(d) review important information before transferring information to new situations
Question 2...The avenues available for assessing a student's achievement in learning include all but which one of the following?
(a) what the student says
(b) what the student does
(c) what the student writes
(d) what the student thinks
Question 3...Individually appropriateness means that a teacher planning for a three year old classroom should consider which of the following?
a. the individual knowledge, experiences and skills of each child in the group
b. the birth dates of each child in the group
c. a list of appropriate materials for three year olds.
d. all of the above.
Question 4...A student's final grade for a course or subject is an example of
(a) preassessment
(b) formative evaluation
(c) diagnostic assessment
(d) summative evaluation
(e) none of the above
Question 5...What elements does curriculum include?
a. Content
b. Instruction
c. Timing
d. Assessment
e. All of the above
Question 6...If the writer of a multiple choice test is unaware, for items with four options each it is likely that there will be more correct answers in the ____ option position.
(a) first
(b) fifth
(c) third
(d) fourth
(e) second
Question 7...The NAEYC guidelines for involving family's calls for establishing reciprocal relationships with families. What is the most significant implication of such relationships?
a. Schedules for parent conferences are made available to parents well in advance.
b. More opportunities for teachers and families to share responsibility and decision making about children's education.
c. More chances for parents to donate materials to the classroom.
d. Quicker information provided to families about children's conflicts at school.